List of Animal Crossing series characters

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Several major recurring characters in the Animal Crossing series. From left: Blathers, K.K. Slider, Tom Nook, Timmy & Tommy, Isabelle, and Mabel.
First appearance Animal Crossing (2001)
Last appearance Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020)
Created by Nintendo EAD
Designed by Katsuya Eguchi

The life simulation video game series Animal Crossing , created by Katsuya Eguchi [1] and first released in 2001 by Nintendo, features an assortment of recurring characters. Titles in the series follow the player character as they live in a village populated by anthropomorphic animals, with gameplay that proceeds in a nonlinear fashion and in-game events that occur in real-time. As of Animal Crossing: New Horizons , the most recent release in the series, there are over 400 animal characters that can potentially populate a player's village. [2] In addition to these villager characters, Animal Crossing features characters that appear in the villages of all players; these characters typically serve a particular gameplay function, or appear at a specific in-game event.

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Characters

Introduced in Animal Forest and Animal Crossing

Animal Forest (どうぶつの森, Dōbutsu no Mori) was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2001 exclusively in Japan. [3] An enhanced remake of the game for GameCube was released as Animal Forest+ in Japan, and as Animal Crossing worldwide. The games introduce many of the series' core recurring characters, notably businessman Tom Nook, traveling musician K.K. Slider, and Mr. Resetti, who lectures the player if they reset the game. [3]

CharacterOriginal NameSpeciesDescription
Alfonsoアルベルト (Albert) Alligator A lazy villager. Also appears in the 2006 film Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori .
Ankhaナイル (Nile)CatA snooty villager. Appeared first in the GameCube game. Famous for an animated pornographic fan-made viral video called Ankha by Ankha, colloquially known as Ankha Zone, which depicts Ankha having sex with the player character, set to the 1985 song "Camel by Camel" by Croatian singer Sandy Marton. [4] [5]
Apolloアポロ (Aporo) Eagle A cranky villager. Also appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.
Blancaあやしいねこ (lit. "Suspicious Cat") Cat A faceless cat who asks the player to draw their (his in Japan, her elsewhere) face. Hosts April Fool's Day in New Leaf.
Blathersフータ (Hooter) Owl A museum curator, paleontologist, and the brother of Celeste.
BookerおまわりさんB・もんばんさんA (Policeman B; Gatekeeper A)Dog (Bulldog)He works as a police officer in Animal Crossing and New Leaf and as a gatekeeper in Wild World and City Folk.
Bunnieリリアン (Lilian) Rabbit A peppy villager.
Cesarアラン (Alan) Gorilla A cranky villager. Also appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.
Chipうおまさ (Uomasa) Beaver Hosts the Fishing Tourney in all series titles except New Horizons. Father to C.J.
CopperおまわりさんA・もんばんさんB (Policeman A; Gatekeeper B)Dog (Akita)Works as a police officer in Animal Crossing and New Leaf and as a gatekeeper in Wild World and City Folk.
Cyranoさくらじま (Sakurajima) Anteater A cranky villager. Also appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.
Don Resettiラケットさん (Raketto-san) Mole Lectures the player if they reset their game. Brother to Mr. Resetti.
Farleyファーリー (Fārī) Gnome A spirit who lives inside the town fountain.
Franklinフランクリン (Furankurin) Turkey Hosts the Harvest Festival.
Gracieグレース (Grace) Giraffe A fashion designer.
Gulliver [a] ジョニー (Johnny) Seagull Appears as a marooned sailor in Animal Crossing, New Leaf, and New Horizons; and a stranded astronaut in Wild World and City Folk. In New Horizons, he also appears as a marooned pirate called Gullivarrr. [6]
Hopperダルマン (Daruman) Penguin A cranky villager. Also appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.
Jackパンプキング (Pumpking)A pumpkin-headed character who hosts Halloween.
Jingleジングル (Jinguru) Reindeer Hosts Toy Day.
Joanカブリバ (Kaburiba) Wild boar A vendor who sells turnips on the "stalk market".
K.K. Slider とたけけ (Totakeke)Dog (Jack Russell)A traveling musician and DJ.
Kapp'nカッペイ (Kappei) Turtle [b] He has alternately worked as a row boat operator, a taxicab driver, and a bus driver. Husband to Leilani, father to Leila, and son of Grams.
Katrinaハッケミィ (Hakkemī) Panther A fortune teller.
Mabelきぬよ (Kinuyo) Hedgehog Co-owner of the Able Sisters tailor shop. Sister to Sable and Label.
Margieサリー (Sarī) Elephant A normal villager. Also appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.
Pellyぺりこ (Periko) Pelican Works the day shift at the post office in Animal Crossing and New Leaf and at the town hall in Wild World and City Folk. Sister to Phyllis.
Peteぺりお (Pelio)PelicanA mail carrier.
Phyllisぺりみ (Pelimi)PelicanWorks the night shift at the post office in Animal Crossing and New Leaf, and at the town hall in Wild World and City Folk. Sister to Pelly.
Porterえきいんさん (Ekiinsan) Monkey A porter at the train station.
Reddつねきち (Tsunekichi) Fox [c] Operates a black market goods store. Also known as Crazy Redd.
Mr. Resetti リセットさん (Risetto-san)MoleLectures the player if they reset their game. Brother to Don Resetti.
Rosieブーケ (Būke, Bouquet)CatA peppy cat villager. Also appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.
Roverみしらぬネコ (lit. "Unknown Cat")CatA cat who assists the player in setting up the game.
Sableあさみ (Asami)HedgehogCo-owner of the Able Sisters tailor shop. Sister to Mabel and Label.
Saharahローラン (Rōran) Camel A traveling rug and carpet vendor.
Savannah(サバンナ (Savannah) Zebra A normal villager, who is actually a horse villager.
Timmy & Tommyまめきち・つぶきち (Mamekichi & Tsubukichi) Raccoon [d] Twin apprentices and nephews to Tom Nook.
Tom Nook たぬきち (Tanukichi)Raccoon [d] A businessman who manages the town shop and the player's home loan.
Tortimerコトブキ (Kotobuki) Tortoise The mayor of the town. He later retires to live on a tropical island in New Leaf.
Villagerむらびと (Murabito) Human The player character, whose name, gender, appearance and house are customizable. In New Leaf, the first player to create a save file on each copy takes on the role of the town's mayor.
Wendellセイイチ (Seiichi) Walrus A traveling artist.
Wispゆうたろう (Yūtarō) Ghost A spirit who provides the player with rare items.

Introduced in Animal Crossing: Wild World

Animal Crossing: Wild World was released on the Nintendo DS in 2005. [7]

CharacterOriginal NameSpeciesDescription
Brewsterマスター (Master) Pigeon Operates The Roost, a coffee shop.
Celesteフーコ (Fuko)OwlWorks at the museum observatory. Sister to Blathers.
Champさるお (Saruo)MonkeyA jock villager. Also appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.
Dr. Shrunkししょー (Shishō) Axolotl Teaches the player emotes, also known as "Reactions".
Harrietカットリーヌ (Kattorīnu)Dog (Poodle)Operates a beauty salon called Shampoodle.
Kaitlinおかあさん (Okaa-san)CatMother to Katie.
Katieまいこちゃん (Maiko-chan)CatA kitten who asks the player to reunite her with her mother Kaitlin.
Lyleホンマさん (Honma-san) Otter A businessman who alternately works as an insurance salesman and for the Happy Home Academy.
Pascalラコスケ (Rakosuke)OtterA traveling philosopher.
Whitneyビアンカ (Biance) Wolf A snooty villager. Also appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.

Introduced in Animal Crossing: City Folk

Animal Crossing: City Folk was released on the Wii in 2008. [8]

CharacterOriginal NameSpeciesDescription
Frillardきょしょー (Kyoshō) Frilled lizard Teaches the player emotes.
Kicksシャンク (Shanku) Skunk A shoeshiner and shoe salesman.
Labelケイト (Keito)HedgehogA fashion designer. Sister to Mabel and Sable. Also known as Labelle.
Lloidハニワくん (Haniwa-kun) Haniwa Operates the auction house in City Folk, and works as a construction worker in New Leaf and New Horizons.
Natカメヤマさん (Kameyama-san) Chameleon Hosts the Bug-Off in City Folk and New Leaf.
Pavéベルリーナ (Berurīna) Peacock Hosts Festivale.
Phineasパロンチーノ (Paronchīno) Sea lion Rewards the player with gifts and merit badges.
Serenaめがみさま (Megami-sama)Dog (Chihuahua)A goddess who lives inside the city fountain.
Zipper T. Bunny ぴょんたろう (Pyontarou) Bunny Hosts Bunny Day.

Introduced in Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Animal Crossing: New Leaf was released on the Nintendo 3DS in 2012. [9] The game introduces Isabelle, a secretary at the town hall who has been described as a "fan-favorite" and a mascot of the Animal Crossing series. [10] [11] [12] Additional content and characters were added to the game in Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome Amiibo, a free update for the game released in late 2016. [13]

CharacterOriginal NameSpeciesDescription
Cyrusカイゾー (Kaizō) Alpaca Works at Re-Tail, a refurbishment shop. Husband to Reese.
Digbyケント (Kento)Dog (Shih Tzu)Works at the Happy Home Showcase. Twin brother to Isabelle.
Gramsゲコ (Geko)Turtle [b] Mother to Kapp'n, mother-in-law to Leilani, and grandmother to Leila.
Harveyパニエル (Panieru)Dog (Spaniel)A hippie who operates the campground in New Leaf and Photopia in New Horizons.
Isabelle しずえ (Shizue)Dog (Shih Tzu)A secretary and assistant to the player. Twin sister to Digby.
Leifレイジ (Reiji) Sloth Operates the gardening store.
Leilaクク (Kuku)Turtle [b] Daughter to Kapp'n and Leilani, and granddaughter to Grams.
Leilaniクーコ (Kūko)Turtle [b] Wife to Kapp'n, mother to Leilani, and daughter-in-law to Grams.
Lunaゆめみ (Yumemi) Tapir Operates the Dream Suite.
Reeseリサ (Risa)AlpacaWorks at Re-Tail. Wife to Cyrus.

Introduced in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons was released on the Nintendo Switch on March 20, 2020. [14] Certain characters introduced in previous Animal Crossing titles were not present in the game at launch, but have been added through free downloadable content (DLC) updates. [15] [16] [17] Other characters were added in Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise, a paid DLC update slated for release on November 5, 2021. [18]

CharacterOriginal NameSpeciesDescription
Audieモニカ (Monika) Wolf A peppy villager. Supposedly named after an elderly woman who played New Leaf for over 3500 hours. [19] [20]
C.J.ジャスティン (Justin) Beaver Hosts the Fishing Tourney. Son of Chip and roommate and business partner to Flick. [21]
Daisy Maeウリ (Uri)Wild boarA turnip vendor and granddaughter of Joan.
Flickレックス (Rex)ChameleonHosts the Bug-Off. Roommate and business partner to C.J. [21]
Nikoニコ (Niko)MonkeyA worker at Paradise Planning. Appears in Happy Home Paradise.
Orvilleモーリー (Mōrī) Dodo A receptionist for Dodo Airlines. Brother of Wilbur.
Raymond ジャック (Jyakku)CatA smug villager. The first Animal Crossing villager to have heterochromia. Noted by outlets as being especially popular in the game's trading and exchange economy. [22] [23] [24]
Wardellナッティー (Nattei) Manatee A worker at Paradise Planning. Appears in Happy Home Paradise.
Wilburロドリー (Rodrī)DodoAn Aircraft pilot for Dodo Airlines. Brother of Orville.

Introduced in spin-off titles

Several spin-off Animal Crossing series titles have been produced, which feature their own original characters.

CharacterOriginal NameSpeciesDescription
Aiあい Human A female human villager. Protagonist of the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.
Beppeピンちゃん (Pin-chan) Blackbird Works at OK Motors. Introduced in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp .
Carloグーさん (Gū-san)BlackbirdWorks at OK Motors. Introduced in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp.
Giovanniキャンタロー (Kyantarō)BlackbirdWorks at OK Motors. Introduced in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp.
Lottieタクミ (Takumi)OtterWorks at Nook's Homes. Niece to Lyle. Introduced in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer .
ゆうHumanA male human villager. Appears in the 2006 film Dōbutsu no Mori.

Appearances by title

Character Doubutsu no Mori Animal Crossing Wild World City Folk New Leaf New Horizons
BlancaDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
BlathersDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
BookerCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
BrewsterDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
C.J.Dark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svg
CelesteDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
ChipCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
CopperCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
CyrusDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
Daisy MaeDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svg
DigbyDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
Don ResettiDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
Dr. ShrunkDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
FarleyDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svg
FlickDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svg
FranklinDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
FrillardDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svg
GracieCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
GramsDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
GulliverCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
HarrietDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
HarveyDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDLCCheck-green.svg
Isabelle Dark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
JackCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
JingleCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
JoanCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
K.K. Slider Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
KaitlinDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svg
Kapp'nDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLCDLC
KatieDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
KatrinaCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLCDLC
KicksDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
LabelDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
LeifDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
LeilaDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
LeilaniDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
LloidDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
LottieDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDLC
LunaDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
LyleDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
MabelDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
NatDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
NikoDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDLC
OrvilleDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svg
PascalDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
PavéDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
PellyCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
PeteCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
PhineasDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
PhyllisCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
PorterCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
ReddCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
ReeseDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
Mr. Resetti Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
RoverCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
SableDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
SaharahCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
SerenaDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svg
Timmy & TommyCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
Tom Nook Check-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
TortimerDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
VillagerCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
WardellDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDLC
WendellCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC
WilburDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svg
WispDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgDLCCheck-green.svg
Zipper T. BunnyDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svgDLC

Notes

  1. Also known as Gullivarrr in New Horizons.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Kapp'n, Leilani, Leila, and Grams are kappas in the original Japanese release.
  3. Redd is a kitsune in the original Japanese release.
  4. 1 2 Timmy, Tommy, and Tom Nook are tanukis in the original Japanese release.

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